Senior Living Blog

Creating a will and planning your estate are essential steps to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing. Proper estate planning can provide peace of mind, reduce family conflict, and minimize legal challenges. Here’s a comprehensive guide for seniors on how to create a will and plan your estate. Understand

Retirement marks a significant transition in life, offering an opportunity to pursue interests and hobbies with more time and freedom. However, it can also lead to a decrease in social interactions, which are vital for mental and emotional well-being. Maintaining a vibrant social life in retirement is essential for staying connected, active, and fulfilled. Here

Maintaining heart health is crucial at any age, but it becomes increasingly important as we grow older. For seniors, taking proactive steps to ensure cardiovascular wellness can lead to a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life. Here are some essential tips to help seniors keep their hearts in top shape. Adopt a Heart-Healthy Diet A

More than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain that results in loss of memory and other cognitive functions. It is a term that most are familiar with, but even so, there are plenty of misconceptions about the disease. Receiving the news that your loved one has been

The relationship between grandparents and grandkids can be one that both sides cherish. But sometimes the generational gap, limited time, long distances, and differing interests can make it hard for grandparents to find meaningful ways to connect with their grandchildren. Fortunately, with a little forethought and creativity, it’s possible for grandparents to build strong bonds and

PEWAUKEE September 18, 2023 — Arbor View Assisted Living has been selected for the 2023 Best of Pewaukee Award in the Assisted Living Facility category by the Pewaukee Award Program. Each year, the Pewaukee Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are

A growing number of seniors are choosing to enjoy post-retirement independently in the comfort of their own homes. But with age comes physical and cognitive changes that can make living alone more challenging. Since older adults are more vulnerable to injuries, burns and infections, it is important to take the proper steps to reduce risks

Valentine’s Day doesn’t just have to be focused on couples. Growing up, we all remember in our early school years exchanging little Valentines Day cards and candy with our peers. It was some fun and uplifting that broke up the monotony of the long winters following the big holidays. Valentines Day is a holiday that

Making the decision to move to an assisted living community can feel overwhelming for your parent or loved one. Like any big change in life, moving into a new home, apartment or in this case assisted living is a big adjustment. It isn’t uncommon for the children to feel overwhelmed as well with tasks of

If you wait for the day an elderly parent or loved one comes to you for help, you may be waiting forever. A tough reality that we all must face when making the decision to explore professional help. However, an additional layer of stress some children or caregivers face is when their parent rejects help